Tanzania: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian buckwheat market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Buckwheat Production in Tanzania

In value terms, buckwheat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 78%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of buckwheat in Tanzania dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.6%. The buckwheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of buckwheat production in Tanzania contracted modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to buckwheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Tanzania

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of buckwheat decreased by 99.9% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 699%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 523%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X kg) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana was relatively modest.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average buckwheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, buckwheat export price decreased by -39.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Botswana.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kenya amounted to +6.0% per year.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in supplies from abroad of buckwheat, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main buckwheat supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Tanzania.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average buckwheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform